How to pronounce kneecaps
Say it like NEE-kaps. Kneecaps has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- kaps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kneecaps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kapsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of kneecaps
American and British speakers say kneecaps in essentially the same way: /ˈniˌkæps/ in the US and /ˈniːˌkæps/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-kaps.
What does kneecaps mean?
- plural of kneecap How to pronounce kneecap
Questions about saying kneecaps
How do you pronounce kneecaps?
Say NEE-kaps. The American pronunciation is /ˈniˌkæps/. In British English it is /ˈniːˌkæps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kneecaps?
Kneecaps has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · kaps.
Do Americans and Brits say kneecaps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniˌkæps/ and the British form is /ˈniːˌkæps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.